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FTC Highlights Enforcement Actions Related to Financial Abuses
Regulation // June 07, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) undertook enforcement actions around automobile purchasing and financing, payday lending, and credit repair and debt relief in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

With Growing Support in Congress, SEC Commissioner Criticizes Expansion of Crypto Enforcement
Cryptocurrency // May 04, 2022

It’s not particularly common for a commissioner of a federal agency to say it needs less staff, but when Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized the addition of 20 new crypto enforcement staffers, doubling the unit’s size, it was par for the course. Get...

US Moves To Curb Pirated eCommerce Goods
eCommerce // January 24, 2020

The U.S. is moving to get tough on the sale of counterfeit merchandise online, notifying eCommerce marketplaces and warehouses that they will get hit with fines if they don’t pull knockoffs out of circulation, The Wall Street Journal reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

Regulators, Lawmakers Press Facebook For Answers On Libra
Cryptocurrency // June 20, 2019

News of the launch of Facebook cryptocurrency Libra has highlighted how the U.S. government will respond to the introduction of new digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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CFPB: VyStar Hurt Customers With ‘Botched’ Online Banking Rollout

October 31, 2024
Federal regulators have taken action against VyStar Credit Union following a “botched” online banking launch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

FTC Highlights Enforcement Actions Related to Financial Abuses

June 07, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) undertook enforcement actions around automobile purchasing and financing, payday lending, and credit repair and debt relief in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

US Moves To Curb Pirated eCommerce Goods

January 24, 2020
The U.S. is moving to get tough on the sale of counterfeit merchandise online, notifying eCommerce marketplaces and warehouses that they will get hit with fines if they don’t pull...

Regulators, Lawmakers Press Facebook For Answers On Libra

June 20, 2019
News of the launch of Facebook cryptocurrency Libra has highlighted how the U.S. government will respond to the introduction of new digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...